Read Revive is an online reading intervention designed specifically for older learners who are struggling to read. It is a digital phonics program that supports students from around Year 5 through to secondary school and beyond, helping them rebuild essential reading skills in a way that is age appropriate, respectful, and motivating.

Read Revive is ideal for:

• Older children who have fallen behind in reading
• Children with gaps in their knowledge of phonics
• Students who need phonics for older kids, not early-years materials
• Learners with dyslexia or other learning needs
• Children learning English as a second language (ESL / EAL)
• Secondary students who still struggle with decoding, fluency, or spelling
• Children whose EHCP provision requires an effective program to support their decoding and reading skills

The program is especially effective for students who say traditional phonics feels too babyish.

Yes. Read Revive was created specifically to provide phonics but age appropriate. All lessons, visuals, language, and activities are designed to respect the maturity of older learners. There are no cartoon characters, nursery-style graphics, or childish content, just clear, structured instruction that works.

Most phonics programs are aimed at young children. Read Revive is:

• Phonics for older kids, not early readers
• Designed for upper primary and secondary students
• Focused on confidence, independence, and real-world reading
• A digital phonics program that can be used flexibly in a variety of settings

It teaches phonics that aren’t babyish, while still addressing the core gaps that hold older struggling readers back and using the same systematic approach that we know works in early years.

Yes. Read Revive follows a structured, systematic phonics approach, which is widely recommended for learners with dyslexia. All Read Revive’s texts are written in a dyslexia friendly font, as are the flashcards, supporting resources and games. Lessons are broken down into manageable steps, with repetition and reinforcement to support memory, decoding, and automaticity.

Absolutely. Read Revive supports students learning English as a second language by:

• Explicitly teaching letter-sound relationships
• Building decoding and pronunciation skills
• Strengthening reading fluency and confidence
• Allowing students to work at their own pace

It is especially effective for older ESL learners who missed early phonics instruction.

Read Revive is recommended from Year 5 onwards, including:

• Upper primary students
• Middle school students
• Secondary school learners

It is suitable for any older student who still needs phonics for older kids, without the embarrassment of early-years content.

Read Revive is a fully online digital phonics program, meaning:

• Students can access it anytime, anywhere
• It works on laptops, tablets, and desktop computers
• It can be used at home, in school, or as part of intervention support

This flexibility makes it ideal for busy families and schools.

No. One of the core principles of Read Revive is providing phonics that aren’t babyish. The program is carefully designed so older learners feel respected, capable, and motivated — not singled out or embarrassed. The fully online experience removes the shame and stigma of being seen to be on a ‘lower level’ or a ‘babyish book’ compared with peers.

Progress varies depending on the learner, but many students show improvements in:

• Decoding unfamiliar words
• Reading fluency
• Spelling and word recognition
• Reading confidence

Because Read Revive targets the root causes of reading difficulty, gains are often more sustainable than surface-level interventions.

Yes. Read Revive works well as:

• A school-based reading intervention
• A home support program
• A supplement to classroom literacy instruction

It reinforces core skills that benefit students across all subjects.

No. Read Revive assesses and builds skills from the appropriate level, filling in gaps without making assumptions. It is suitable for students who:

• Missed phonics earlier
• Struggled with traditional instruction
• Need a fresh, age-appropriate approach

Read Revive offers:

• Phonics for older kids who still need foundational support
• Phonics but age appropriate in design and delivery
• Phonics that aren’t babyish, boosting confidence
• A flexible, effective digital phonics program
• Support for dyslexia, ESL learners, and struggling readers